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Squadron Leader Pinhorn was piloting a Fortress aircraft #FA 705 when it failed to return from an anti-sub patrol in the Azores. He had completed seventy long-range operations in Hudson aircraft during 1940 when assigned to #269 Squadron.
He was an all round outdoorsman, being particularly keen on fishing and hunting, pursuits which he was able to enjoy when posted to Wick, Northern Scotland, and Iceland.
Distinguished Flying Cross. 'During his second tour of operational duty Squadron Leader Pinhorn has taken part in a large number of operational sorties including anti-submarine patrols and bombing attacks in Norway. Since May 1943, this officer has served as Flight Commander and in that capacity has displayed fine administrative and flying ability setting a splendid example to all under his command.'
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Memorial Plaque
Sqn Ldr Pinhorn's name on the Air Forces Memorial, Runnymede, Surrey, England -
Biography
Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me -
Photo of ANTHONY JAMES PINHORN
Photo courtesy of J.Hopkins (nephew)
Digital gallery of
Squadron Leader Anthony James Pinhorn
Digital gallery of
Squadron Leader Anthony James Pinhorn
Digital gallery of
Squadron Leader Anthony James Pinhorn
In the Books of Remembrance
Commemorated on:
Page 607 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance.
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